Corpus Tamrielicum - The Imperial Library

[58] THE SAGE
Returning to Shornhelm several years later, Gyron was admitted to the Mages Guild and
shown to the Council Chamber where he was met by Morkledder. The ancient mage reviewed
the journal entries, the artifacts gathered, and most especially the spellbook entries presented
to him by Gyron. An expression of amazement spread across the old wizard's face; there had
never been a novice to accomplish what Gyron had during the testing. Morkledder then called
a full session of the Guild presenting Gyron as a full Wizard.
Gyron remained with Morkledder for several years and studied hard. In private session
several years after the testing, Morkledder admitted to Gyron that the Guild at Shornhelm
could teach him no more and that he should seek further enlightenment at the Crystal Tower
on Sumurset Isle.
After packing his possessions once again, Gyron set off on another long journey. He arrived
at the Crystal Tower several years later after having traversed the province of Hammerfell
where he had many adventures, met many other mages and shared his experiences and
knowledge with them. He heard stories of wonderful plants that when combined with other
elements could restore life to those dead, prolong life to those yet living, and in the proper
combination bestow immortality on the user. Gyron was always quick to advise and guide
mages who were less experienced than himself. He loved being able to help. He made many
friends and stories began to spread across the land about this exceptional user of magic.
When he entered the Crystal Tower, he was greeted by several mages all clamoring for his
attention. His reputation had preceded him. However, the crowd hushed and parted at the
arrival of a very imposing figure dressed all in indigo blue robes trimmed in gold, wearing a
high pointed hat and carrying the most beautifully carved staff Gyron had ever seen. The
Elder of the Council of Wizards, Esthlainder, looked closely at the young wizard, nodded and
turned to walk back into the tower. Without delay, Gyron followed him. The audience that
followed stunned the young mage.
Esthlainder explained to him that Gyron's coming had been foretold for many years, and he
had been expected. The mages had been told by the Gods that one of their own would come
along to provide guidance, knowledge and aid. Gyron was that promised champion and
leader. Gyron was confused and uncertain. How could he be such an extraordinary person?
What must he do to fulfill his destiny? Many questions spilled from him to which Esthlainder
could not provide the answers. The Elder suggested that Gyron stay with them in the Crystal
Tower for a while and study. This he did.
The day finally came when The Elder admitted to Gyron that the Crystal Tower could no
longer provide anything new and that he needed to travel the lands of Tamriel and seek the
wisdom and knowledge. The Elder sighed and told Gyron how sad he was that the Crystal
Tower was losing him, but that his destiny must be fulfilled. With this, the Elder presented
Gyron with a package wrapped in the same beautiful indigo blue as the Elder's Robes. Gyron
was told to take the package with him but open it only when he was at least a day's travel
from the Crystal Tower.
After a long day's walk, Gyron set up camp in a beautiful glade next to a brook of crystal clear
water. Finally, he thought, I can open the Elder's package. As he untied the golden cord that
had bound the package, he found that the wrapping was not wrapping at all but an exquisitely
tailored robe identical to the one worn by the Elder. As he opened the robe, a high pointed
wizard's hat popped out of the package, and with a "whoosh" and "pop," the same intricately
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